Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

• I threw hot water, into the air but it turned, into snow.

• I threw hot water into the air but, it turned into snow.

• I threw hot water into the air, but it turned into snow.

• I threw hot water into the air but it turned into snow.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentences use a comma correctly (two independent clauses + FANBOYS)?

• I stepped on a Lego, and it hurt.

• I, stepped on a Lego and it hurt.

• I stepped on a Lego and, it hurt.

• I stepped on a, Lego and it hurt.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

After the death of Blackbeard the famous, pirate, piracy disappeared from the coast of the American colonies.

• NO CHANGE
• Blackbeard, the famous pirate
• Blackbeard the famous pirate
• Blackbeard, the famous pirate,

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Oil which is lighter than water rises to the surface.

• NO CHANGE
• Oil, which is lighter than water
• Oil which is lighter than water,
• Oil, which is lighter than water,

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

• NO CHANGE
• zoo, because of pity,
• zoo because of pity
• zoo because of pity,

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Taxicabs that are dirty are illegal in some cities.

• NO CHANGE
• Taxicabs, that are dirty,
• Taxicabs that are dirty,
• Taxicabs, that are dirty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Some people refuse to go to the zoo, because of pity for creatures that must live in small cages.

• NO CHANGE
• zoo, because of pity,
• zoo because of pity
• zoo because of pity,

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Because of their opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity, some people refuse to go to the zoo.

• NO CHANGE
• opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity,
• opposition to institutions, that force creatures to live in captivity
• opposition to institutions that force creatures to live in captivity

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Wind power is cheaper cleaner and renewable.

• Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and renewable.

• Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and renewable.

• Wind power is cheaper cleaner, and renewable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the correct edit for this sentence?
James the paperboy arrived early this morning

• James the paperboy arrived early this morning.
• James, the paperboy arrived early this morning.
• James, the paperboy, arrived early this morning.
• James, the paperboy arrived, early this morning.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A